Are you prepared in Maryland? It seems like every week there is a new case of external factors affecting homes and families across the country, from extreme temperatures, powerful storms, leaking gas lines and more. Is your home and family ready to face factors that you have no control over?
Staying on top of local reports, your neighborhood’s weather, road closures, emergency statements and government announcements is the key to staying safe through a weather event or local emergency.
Here is a list of local resources that you should keep handy to ensure that you are prepared in Maryland:
MEMA
Maryland Emergency Management Agency
410-517-3600
https://mema.maryland.gov/
National Weather Service
Active Alerts:
weather.gov
NOAA Radio
Broadcasts continuous weather information from the nearest National Weather Service office.
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/
Having alerts come through on your phone in real time can keep you informed and safe. Here is how to set up the alerts if you haven’t done so already:
How to control Government Alerts on your iPhone:
How to control Government Alerts on your Android:
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